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Downe House

Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JJ

Downe House

Type

Independent

Religious Character

Church of England

Total Number of Students

569

Percentage of Boarders Stay Over the Weekends

%

Gender

Girls

Age Range (Day + Boarders)

11-18

Total Number of Boarders

522

Percentage of International Students

%

Empowering confident, world-ready young women for future success

Downe House provides a comprehensive education that fosters academic excellence and the development of personal and social skills. With strengths in music, drama, sports, and a vibrant Creative Arts Faculty, the school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities. Excellent examination results are achieved at all levels. Downe House cultivates a global perspective, preparing young women to be world-ready through opportunities like a term in France (Year 8) and a Global Exchange Programme (Years 10 & 12) with 16 schools across five continents. Sixth Form students benefit from global internship opportunities, a Mini MBA, the Ivy House Leadership Award, and Sixth Form Interview Training using VR and AI technology. Graduates leave Downe House with high confidence and are empowered for future success.

Academic Results

GCSE (2024)
930%
9-855%
9-775%
9-690%
9-596%
A-Level (2024)
A*27%
A*-A60%
A*-B84%
A*-C96%

Students go on to

Oxbridge & Russell Group University

90%

Programmes & Tuition Fees

Programmes Offered

2 Year GCSE/A-Level

Tuition Fees

Boarding Fees (2024/25)
Year 7-13£58,290
Day School Fees (2025/26)
Year 7-13£32,115

Location

School Address

Cold Ash Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9JJ

Nearest Airport

Heathrow

Drive to London

1.5 Hours

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